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With 235 lifeboat stations, crewed mainly by local volunteers, the RNLI is at the heart of communities all around the UK and RoI. RNLI lifeguards are also a welcome sight at more than 140 beaches in England and Wales.

RNLI shops on the coast and on the high street offer another point of contact, as well as a great range of gifts and souvenirs.

Image of lifeboat launching down a Padstow station slipway

The RNLI has 235 lifeboat stations around the UK and RoI.

Continue - Find an RNLI lifeboat station

Image of lifeguards on a busy beach 

RNLI lifeguards patrol more than 140 beaches in England and Wales.

Continue - Find an RNLI lifeguarded beach

Image of a gentleman being served at an RNLI shop

Search for you nearest lifeboat station, lifeguarded beach or shop.

Continue - Search for you nearest lifeboat station, lifeguarded beach or shop.

Image of the out on a shout map for Scotland

Keep track of lifeboat launch activity around the coast.

Continue - keep track of lifeboat launch activity around the coast.

Image of Stormy Stand shaking hands with a young child

Get to the heart of the RNLI by visiting a lifeboat station.

Continue - find out about visiting lifeboat stations
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